The Rise of Cybercrime in Malaysia and the Growing Role of Private Detectives
With the advancement of technology, the problems associated with it also increase. The trend that is most striking in Malaysia is the recent emergence of cybercrime. This crime has increased manifold over the past couple of years, targeting individuals and businesses alike. The demand for specialists who are capable of investigating, exposing, and limiting the impact of cybercrime has led to a high demand for private detectives. This paper discusses the emerging menace of cybercrime in Malaysia and the private investigator's much-needed contribution to counter such an emerging threat. The Increasing Risk of Cybercrime in Malaysia Malaysia's digital environment has expanded expeditiously in the last ten years. Internet penetration in the country is over 80%, an expansion which has exceedingly boosted the number of activities online—both genuine and criminal. The growth in digital interaction has a corresponding increase in cybercrime. Attempts have been made to fight c...